Fly Mobile launches MC170 handset in India


New Delhi: Fly Mobile has announced the release of a new handset, MC170, for the Indian market. The phone is affordably priced at 4,094 and will be available at all the Fly authorized distributors and retailers. The phone packs in a 3MP camera and has a 6.1cm TFT screen with 262K display. The device has audio playing and video recording and playing features along with FM radio which can record on schedule. You can access social networking and instant messaging sites on the phone through Fly Buzz. The MC170 comes with an internal memory of 87MB, which can be enhanced up to 8GB. The connectivity features of the phone include A2DP Bluetooth, WAP 2.0 and GPRS. The handset is loaded with 1000mAh battery which 10 hours of talk time and a stand by time of 250 hours. Additionally it comes with a 'Fly Raashi' app which is an astrology application and also an e-book reader for .txt files. It is fitted with accelerometer and motion sensor which is helpful in gaming. Prem Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Fly Mobile said on the launch, "We always strive to build every mobile handset based on extensive consumer research which is in line with the target consumer's need and aspiration. MC 170 is an unbeatable combination of feature rich connectivity and 'flaunt it' style. Today consumers are using social networking on mobile phone more than desktop, this phone is an effort to keep them connected on the go."